SOLUTION: I need help adding sec and csc! The exact value of the expression is needed. sec (pi/4) + 8 csc (pi/6) =

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Question 641828: I need help adding sec and csc!
The exact value of the expression is needed.
sec (pi/4) + 8 csc (pi/6) =

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sec (pi/4) + 8 csc (pi/6) = ?
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Since cos(pi/4) = sqrt(2)/2, sec(pi/4) = 2/sqrt(2)
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Since sec(pi/6) = 1/2, csc(pi/6) = 2
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Your problem:
= 2/sqrt(2) + 8(2)
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= (sqrt(2))/2 + 16
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= (32+sqrt(2)/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.